The Medicinal Herb Info site was created to help educate visitors about the often forgotten wisdom of the old ways of treating illnesses. Many of today's drugs and medicines were originally derived from natural ingredients, combinations of plants and other items found in nature.

We are not suggesting that you ignore the help of trained medical professionals, simply that you have additional options available for treating illnesses. Often the most effective treatment involves a responsible blend of both modern and traditional treatments.

They cause loss of appetite and loss of weight, diarrhea, anemia, colon disorders, and rectal itching. Worm infestation also causes poor absorption of essential nutrients. Because the worms tend to come outside of the anus in the warmth of the bed, check this area of the child after going to sleep if you suspect worms.Back to Top

An old folk remedy: cut up an onion and soak it for 12 hours in a quart of water; then squeeze the juice out and take for four days. This juice will kill and expel the worms. Take as much juice as possible, fasting while taking it.

There are many herbs that kill worms. Check with the doctor about prescription medications to kill the worms.Back to Top

Personal hygiene is important. If you scratch the anus, the worm eggs can be transmitted to anything that is handled.

Use sodium chloride (table salt), a heavily salted diet, for children with pinworms for one to two weeks. Use areca nut (betel nut) for tapeworm. Drink male fern (aspidium) in a tea three times daily. Pinkroot, wormseed, and wormwood are good for all types of intestinal worms. Eat black walnut extract, pumpkin and sesame seeds, fig juice or figs, and chaparral tea or tablets on an empty stomach 3 times per day.

Do not eat meats that are not fully cooked or meats that are left out of the refrigerator for too long. Avoid pork until the disorder is corrected. For severe infestation use high colonics.

Children should be under a doctor’s care.

Children get roundworms more than other types. Because of the associated nutritional deficiency, one must take large amounts of all supplements. A well-balanced diet is important.Back to Top